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Whys & What Ifs

Episode 3.01
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 (8:45)
Ratings: 869,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

After Matt's horrific death, everyone is expecting Bec to fall apart. But while her private torment is clear, she shows no overt sign of grief — even at Matt's funeral. Instead, she pastes on a brave face and displays an unnerving vigilance towards Harrison, not even letting Doug look after him.

Jenny's adjusting to family life in the wake of the bombshell that there is a new Gross sibling, Sam McKenzie, who it has emerged is Brian's daughter from a previous relationship. The Gross house vibe has changed markedly, their freewheeling banter replaced with a forced politeness as they adjust to Sam.

Meanwhile, Sophie planned to postpone her trip to Kenya in the wake of Matt's tragic passing. However, Bec insists she follow it through and when Doug gives her little reason to stay, Sophie heads to Nairobi with no return date locked in. And despite protestations to the contrary, the Jackson meltdown has also deeply affected Frances' sense of security.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Nicki Paull as Leanne O'Connor, Christopher Bunworth as Greg O'Connor; Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison (8 months); Siarra & Isabella McKenzie as Harrison (4 months); Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Amy Lehpamer as Scarlett Ford

Music: "Stranger "performed by Katie Costello, "Feelings of Grief" performed by Paul Kelly, "Paradise Mountain" performed by Jenn Grant, "Friendly Fish" performed by Kate Martin, "Snake Charmer" performed by Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos, "Sacred Ground" performed by Charity Turner

Head in the Sand

Episode 3.02
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 (8:45)
Ratings: 867,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

Frances worries that Zach may be lured by his sexy female colleague Charlie, despite her own developing a 'friendship' with self defence instructor, Shannon. Sophie is trying her best to pretend she's been enjoying working in Kenya when really the horror she's witnessed over there is taking its toll. Patrick continues to flare up about Mr Gross getting to know his daughter, Sam. But Jenny realises that his anger stems from a deeper issue — his guilt over Matt's death. Meanwhile, Bec finally agrees to go for counseling.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, David Paterson as Ryan Sharrock, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Davini Malcolm as Anna MacKenzie, Eliza D'Souza as Charlie Voss, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison, Alisha Stanza as Malia Texier

Self Defence

Episode 3.03
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 872,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Nicky Arnall
Directed by Declan Eames

Self-preservation is proving to be a challenge, especially for Frances who is confronted by the siege all over again when she learns that gunman Jackson has been released from prison. Jenny's determined to have the wedding of her dreams — despite her lack of money. Bec's counsellor advises her to take some time for herself. She tells everyone she's going for regular massages but really she's immersing herself into Matt's world even further and in the process is disengaging from Harrison.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, David Paterson as Ryan Sharrock, Davini Malcolm as Anna MacKenzie, Mary Annegeline as Kimberley Barratt, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison

Music: "Cold as Canada" performed by Paul Kelly, "Into the Mechanarium" performed by Fine Times "Beside the Fire" performed by Capitol 8, "My Child" performed by Candice Monique & the Optics

When You Least Expect It

Episode 3.04
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Ratings: 1.017 million viewers (8th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Declan Eames

Bec finally works through her grief and prepares herself to say goodbye to Matt. But just as she's turned a corner, the secret of Matt and Tiffany's affair threatens to be exposed. The strain of juggling work with primary care of Harrison is taking its toll on Doug, leading him to make a very bad first impression with his new boss, Carla. Jenny is monumentally unimpressed when she learns Callum has been taking part in medical trials to earn extra money for the wedding. Meanwhile, Zach decides to move back to Australia for good. No sooner has Zach left to sort out his affairs overseas than Frances' attention is occupied elsewhere — with Shannon.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, David Paterson as Ryan Sharrock, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Ian Rooney as Bob Saunders, Mary Annegeline as Kimberley Barratt, Tory West as Belinda Coombes, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison, Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Brendan Bacon as Davey Falkiner, Jeremy Hopkins as Tyler Bishop, Emily Rose Marfleet as Maddison Parke, Harrison Carter as Nurse Alex

Music: "Soldier" performed by Doves and Arrows, "It's Love" performed by Kina Grannis, "Hoping and Praying" performed by The School, "Alligator" performed by The Babies, "Indigo Lane" performed by Oceanics

In An Instant

Episode 3.05
Tuesday, August 06, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 1.015 million viewers (7th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Pino Amenta

Callum stuns Jenny by calling off the wedding. Shock turns to anger as Jenny demands a proper explanation, but Callum is vague and evasive. Sophie reveals the truth to Bec about Matt's affair with Tiffany. Bec's anger at Sophie is quickly replaced by anger at Matt, but Sophie doesn't get off so lightly with Doug who declares that her lying has ruined any chance they ever had of getting back together. As she assists Shannon after his assault, Frances remains blissfully unaware that he's developing romantic feelings for her — but not for long.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison

Music: "Wanna Be Up" performed by The Chantoozies, "It's Love" performed by Kina Grannis, "Stranger" performed by Katie Costello, "Heart of a Lion" performed by The Griswolds, "Wild Things" performed by San Cisco, "Ruby's Gone" performed by Eva Trout, "Lightning Eyes" performed by Richard on Your Mind, "Upside Down" performed by The Sami Sisters, "She Has To Be Loved" performed by Jenny Morris

Blame It on the Moon

Episode 3.06
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 (8:40)
Ratings: 1.065 million viewers (5th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Pino Amenta

The full moon brings out the green-eyed monster as the girls grapple with jealousy issues at Patrick's 21st party. Sophie's still fighting her feelings for Doug so when he invites Carla to Patrick's 21st, she brings her own date to make him jealous.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, oca Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Cassandra Magrath as Cynthia Tengrove, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Chris Carlos & Phire Kat as Fire Twirlers, Jarred Taylor as Craig 'Boomer' Bennell, Will Rogers as Scott 'Scoot' Trengrove, Adam Lucas as Jackson Norton

Note: Jackson Norton was played by Luke Hemsworth in series 2

I Shall Be Released

Episode 3.07
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (8:40)
Ratings: 1.009 million viewers (4th)
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Lucas Testro

The pressure builds on Frances as Shannon's committal hearing looms. Sophie struggles with Doug and Carla being a couple. When she lets her frustrations show, it leads Doug to reveal the truth about their past to Carla. Bec's anger about Matt and Tiffany's affair is bubbling away with nowhere to go. Flynn's inept efforts to woo Sam force her to realise she does indeed have feelings for him lurking behind her tough facade. Anxiety simmers at the Gross house in the wake of Mrs Gross' decision to invite Anna to family roast night.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Davini Malcolm as Anna MacKenzie, Danielle Horvat as Chanel 'Coco' Jones; Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison; Kade Greenland as Tim Barton, Alicia Beckhurts as Cecily Josling, Judy Johnson as May Whitmore, Mark David as Aidan Kurtz, Brendan McCallum as Roger Mulvey, Jane Menze as Magistrate Pascal

Music: "Hit Me With Your Heart" performed by Sam Buckingham, "Getcha Good" performed by Jenn Grant, "Let Your Troubles Sleep" performed by Kate Martin, "Googoo" perforemd by Bosco Rogers

Angle of Repose

Episode 3.08
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 1.005 million viewers (5th)
Written by Nicky Arnall
Directed by Lucas Testro

After a patient with a suspected case of swine flu is admitted to the hospital, Sophie and Sam find themselves spending the night in isolation with their respective exes. After a night spent in isolation with Doug, Sophie comes to a realisation of her own. Struggling with Doug's blossoming relationship with Carla, Sophie decides to request a transfer to a different ward. Meanwhile, Bec makes a bold life move when she decides to sell the salon. But things become muddled when she realises that she has no idea what to do with her days.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Cassandra Magrath as Cynthia Tengrove, Kristina Brew as Gemma Blake, Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Nicholas Colla as Miles Englert, Drew Weston as Isaac Hoffman, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison

You Can Run

Episode 3.09
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Ratings: 1.001 million viewers (6th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

You can run, but you can't hide. As Sophie, Sam, Callum, Doug and Carla try to keep their issues secret, they each learn that you can only avoid your problems for so long before the truth comes out...

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Danielle Horvat as Chanel 'Coco' Jones, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison; Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Salme Geransar as Amita Chavas, Kevin Dee as Constable Peter Stott, Georgina Naidu as Doctor Naveena Malik, Fletcher Humphrys as Lincoln Sullivan, Julie Eckersley as Principal Chisholm, Vuyo Loko as Khalid Dalmar

How to Hide a Scar

Episode 3.10
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Ratings: 992,000 viewers (7th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

Difficult truths are brought to light as new secrets are concealed. Bec throws herself into plans for Harrison and Aalivyah's first birthday party as an avoidance technique for dealing with where Matt should feature in the celebrations. Callum continues to keep his money troubles a secret. To combat his jealousy about Sam, Flynn asks Sophie to join him on a night out. With Zach and Jasmine in her space once more, Frances feels like she's going backwards. Sam's nervous about her date with Brett, and Sophie's inquisition does little to help.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Dan O'Connor as Nate Simpson, Adam Demos as Jack Bale, Katie Campbell as Laticia Patterson; Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison Graham; Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick; Tamzen Hayes as Belina Ingram, Skye Young as Kathy Cox, Joe Chan as Teppanyaki Chef, Miyuki Watanabe as Teppanyaki Waitress

Dirty Little Secrets

Episode 3.11
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Ratings: 925,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Emma Gordon
Directed by Pino Amenta

All the girls are keeping secrets, but someone's about to find their little white lies are more dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. With a fresh sense of closure, Bec starts a blog about her recent experiences. Jenny throws herself into pre-wedding counselling with gusto but, on a downwards gambling spiral, Callum's less keen to bare his soul to the local priest. Sophie's glamorous fauxmance with Nate starts to lose its lustre when Doug appears to be on to their lack of chemistry.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Danielle Horvat as Chanel 'Coco' Jones, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Dan O'Connor as Nate Simpson, Tony Rickards as Father Brennan, Ruth Yaffe as Heather Block; Luke Saliba & Jasmine Acfield as Beach Going Couple; Lucas Nieuwenhuys as Photographer; Jessica Leaming as Beach Going Woman; Adam Dix, Marja Le Hunt, Lucas Ivkovic & Lachlam Ivkovic as Beach Going Family; Klara Lisy as Loren Healy

Love's Labour's Lost

Episode 3.12
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Ratings: 1.168 million viewers (3rd)
Written by Art Benjamin, Rene Zandveld, Eloise Healey
Directed by Pino Amenta

Everything is on track for Jenny's dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he's getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison Graham; Dan O'Connor as Nate Simpson, Charlotte Hukvari as Policewoman, Steve Moore as Shaun (Groomsman #1), Bobby McMillan as (Groomsman #2), Linc Hasler as Anthony Lang

It's a Nice Day to Start Again

Episode 3.13
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Ratings: 1.017 million viewers (4th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon

It's Jenny's wedding day but she's not the only one facing a moment of truth. After their fight about Shannon, Frances and Zach are trying desperately to get things back on track but it all feels forced. Sophie's excited about Jenny's nuptials but finds herself still having to tap-dance around the Nate facade. When Jenny asks Sam to do a reading at the wedding, Sam agrees, despite being terrified of public speaking. Bec is concerned that Jenny is going through with the wedding for all the wrong reasons. She tells Jenny as much but Jenny appears accepting of Callum's contrition.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec O'Connor, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Tom Hobbs as Flynn Johnson, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Ryan Hayward as Brett Tully, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Dieter Brummer as Jason Ross, Luke McKenzie as Shannon Taylor, Tony Rickards as Father Brennan, Danielle Horvat as Chanel 'Coco' Jones, Roger Oakley as Uncle Pat O'Keefe; Samuel & Jonah Costanzo as Harrison Graham; Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick; Tariro Macondo as Mukami Obanda, Steve Moore as Shaun (Groomsman #1), Bobby McMillan as (Groomsman #2), Vuyo Loko as Khalid Dalmar

Note: despite being marketed as the "season finale", this episode does not conclude the series, the remainder of the 26-episode third series will air in 2014